CPA Examination Preparation

Prepare to take each of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination's four modules: Auditing and Attestation (AUD), Regulation (REG), Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), and Business Environment and Concepts (BEC). To receive your CPA license, you must pass all four modules, in any order. Likewise, you can take these courses in any order. Each course begins with an overview of the topic, followed by in-depth review, with problems and exercises for discussion.

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Prerequisites

There are no formal admission requirements for the CPA Examination Preparation courses. However, you should be a practicing CPA seeking to update your knowledge or a CalCPA-qualified candidate preparing to take the CPA exam. To qualify, CalCPA can advise on the college completion, business and accounting credits necessary.

Estimated Cost

Each course is priced individually, and you pay the course fee at the time of enrollment. The program has an estimated cost of $3,000 (not including course materials or registration fee). Course fees are subject to change.

CalCPA members are eligible to receive a 15 percent discount on course fees. You must request the discount at the time of enrollment. To receive the discount, you must present your CalCPA membership number and enroll by phone at (510) 642-4111 or by mail. Discounts cannot be applied to enrollments through the website, cannot be applied retroactively, cannot be combined with any other discount and are nontransferable.

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California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)CalCPA is the nation's largest state accounting organization and the largest CPA association in California. It provides resources, benefits and professional development to more than 40,000 members in public practice, private industry, education and government. CalCPA membership is free for full-time students; CPA candidates who are pursuing licensure are eligible for a free one-year membership. For specifics about the current education requirements for CPA licensure, the California Board of Accountancy offers a Tip Sheet that is an excellent resource.

Related: Certificate Program in Accounting
Enhance your accounting skills and marketability with UC Berkeley Extension's Certificate Program in Accounting. Available online or in the classroom, the curriculum provides you with a current, thorough understanding of accounting principles, reporting practices and regulatory requirements and applies toward the educational requirements for the CPA and CMA exams. Learn more.

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